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Toronto, ON, Canada

Sohaib I.

Senior Finance Leader | CPA, CBV Level III — Finance transformation, M&A integration & Cash/FP&A (Construction & Infrastructure)

Chartered Professional Accountant with 12+ years leading multi-entity finance and accounting across infrastructure, construction, environmental services and private-equity-backed environments. Proven record building scalable finance functions, strengthening controls, and improving month-end close, reporting visibility and cash management. Core strengths include full‑cycle accounting & GAAP reporting, budgeting & FP&A, cash flow & treasury, M&A due diligence and integration (six acquisitions integrated), valuations, audit support and ERP/reporting implementations. Notable outcomes: reduced month‑end close from 18 to 10 days, managed finance for a ~$175M division, and delivered lender/borrowing‑base reporting and audit readiness. I partner with executive and operational leaders to translate strategy into actionable financial plans, modernize processes through automation, and enable data-driven decision making. Seeking senior finance leadership roles focused on growth, acquisition integration and finance transformation.
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Sohaib I.

Experience

Apr 2026 — Present
Capital Sewer Services Inc.

Capital Sewer Services Inc.

Group Financial Controller

Established in 1998 in Hamilton, Ontario, Capital Sewer Services Inc. is a privately held infrastructure service company, providing sewer rehabilitation solutions to Canada's municipal, commercial and residential sectors from coast to coast.

  • Lead group‑level financial reporting, accounting operations, cash visibility, and controls across a complex infrastructure services environment.
  • Owned the reporting cadence and delivered consolidated results for multiple operating companies.
  • Partnered with senior leadership on monthly financial results, operational performance, and working capital management.
  • Managed lender reporting and borrowing‑base processes to support financing relationships.
  • Drove finance process modernization, audit readiness, payroll coordination, treasury activities, and scalable group reporting.
Jun 2024 — Apr 2026
YORK1

YORK1

Senior Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting

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  • Led end-to-end accounting, credit, finance operations, asset management, AR/AP, payroll, and audit support for an environmental division with ~$175M revenue across 13 entities.
  • Reduced month-end close from 18 days to 10 days by redesigning close processes and strengthening account reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual executive committee reporting packages and liaised with private equity partners.
  • Coordinated budgeting and forecasting across 13 entities, translating business priorities into financial plans and forecasts.
  • Integrated six acquisitions and supported pre-acquisition due diligence and valuation modelling.
  • Built automation and reporting tools to improve finance visibility and create repeatable workflows for management decisions.
Aug 2021 — Jun 2024
YORK1

YORK1

Accounting Manager

  • Managed full‑cycle accounting operations including AR/AP, payroll, HST, WSIB, and EHT for a multi-entity environmental division.
  • Maintained month‑end close discipline and supported preparation of management reporting and executive packages.
  • Partnered with operating leaders to translate operational activity into accurate financial results and forecasts.
  • Supported audit readiness and responded to external audit inquiries to ensure timely financial statements.
  • Drove process improvements to increase reporting accuracy and reduce manual reconciliations.
Feb 2020 — Aug 2021
FER-PAL Infrastructure

FER-PAL Infrastructure

Financial Reporting and Accounting Manager

COREAQUA is a family of companies dedicated to advancing the future of water infrastructure across North America. We deliver proven solutions for watermain rehabilitation and end-to-end water transfer, helping municipalities and utilities extend the life of critical infrastructure, reduce environmental impact, minimize community disruption, and invest more efficiently in long-term system performance.

  • Managed accounting, payroll, ERP, AR/AP, taxation, month-end reporting, and financial controls for ~$100M annual revenue across two operating entities.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and MD&A for private-equity stakeholders.
  • Served as finance liaison between operations and accounting leadership to support operational decision-making.
  • Led Canadian and U.S. audit support and improved audit readiness across the business.
  • Implemented a CAPEX approval process to strengthen cash management, governance, and investment decisions.
Sep 2017 — Jan 2020

Mevotech LP

Finance Lead

  • Prepared and presented MD&A, monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and operational finance analysis to senior management and the board.
  • Managed a month‑end checklist with 100+ deliverables across ~20 managers, analysts, and clerks to improve accountability.
  • Led implementation of Prophix financial reporting software to modernize reporting and planning processes.
  • Implemented a CAPEX return-on-investment process to support evidence‑based capital decisions.
  • Provided regular variance analysis and operational cost reviews to inform management actions.
Nov 2016 — Sep 2017
Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

Finance Manager

A proudly Canadian company with over 45 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care delivers a standard of care and a level of service that is reliable, trusted and unsurpassed in quality. Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care, senior companionship services and specialized services in Ontario and Quebec.

  • Managed a seven‑person finance team responsible for AR, AP, payroll, and month‑end accounting across four business lines.
  • Prepared annual financial statements, notes, and budgets and presented them to senior leadership.
  • Implemented Procura ERP and Management Reporter to improve system discipline and reporting consistency.
  • Led transition plans for three acquisitions and supported valuation, due diligence, and integration activities.
  • Improved executive reporting and financial controls to support operational growth.
Jan 2015 — Nov 2016
Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Developed budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support senior leaders and operational decision-making.
  • Built financial models and scenarios to support strategic planning and capital allocation.
  • Prepared management reporting packages and presented insights to stakeholders to drive performance.
  • Supported month‑end close activities and maintained reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Assisted with M&A diligence and integration planning to realize operational synergies.
Apr 2014 — Dec 2014
Public Storage

Public Storage

Financial Analyst

Public Storage built its first self-storage facility in 1972. Today we’re the nation’s largest self-storage provider and we couldn’t have done it without the support and dedication of all our team-members.

  • Prepared financial reports, variance analyses, and KPIs to support corporate and property-level decisions.
  • Assisted with month‑end close tasks including account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Supported budgeting and rolling forecast processes to reflect seasonal and occupancy trends.
  • Performed ad‑hoc financial modelling and scenario analysis for operational initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to collect data and improve reporting accuracy.
Jan 2014 — Apr 2014
Public Storage

Public Storage

Temporary Staff Accountant

  • Performed daily AP and AR tasks, processing invoices and reconciling vendor statements.
  • Prepared bank and balance sheet reconciliations to support month‑end close.
  • Assisted with payroll data entry and payroll reconciliations to ensure timely pay runs.
  • Supported bookkeeping and journal entry preparation for routine accounting transactions.
  • Provided ad‑hoc reporting and documentation to assist the finance team during peak periods.
Apr 2013 — Sep 2013
Nestlé Waters North America

Nestlé Waters North America

Financial Analyst Intern

Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

  • Supported monthly reporting and prepared supporting schedules for finance team reviews.
  • Assisted in data analysis and variance review to identify trends and anomalies.
  • Helped maintain financial models and updated forecast inputs for seasonal planning.
  • Worked on system and process tasks to support reporting automation efforts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather source data and improve data quality.